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Anyone Considering Remaking 'Planes, Trains, and Automobiles' Should Stop

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A holiday classic that shouldn't be touched - Hollywood insiders warn against remaking the Steve Martin and John Candy comedy 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles'.
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  • Director John Hughes' 1987 film is considered a Thanksgiving staple, capturing the struggles and unlikely bond between an uptight businessman and a well-meaning but annoying shower curtain ring salesman
  • Industry experts caution that any attempt to remake the beloved buddy comedy would be a risky move, as the film's magic lies in the pitch-perfect chemistry between Martin and Candy's characters
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Steve Martin, John Candy, Planes, Trains and Automobiles
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